Investigative reporter for Colorado Public Radio. bmarkus@cpr.org - cell (303) 588-2847. Use Signal for encrypted messaging.
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Hey @SaveYourCinema can u help us save the Esquire in Denver? The jackals @LandmarkLTC abandoned her 2 yrs ago. It's Denver's oldest theater and it turned 100 next yr.
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.@KyleClark: Will Joe Oltmann have a position in your administration?
State Rep. Scott Bottoms: "Assuming it's not around Jewish people."
#copolitics #coleg
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Jun 1
Downtown Denver video courtesy of Ryan Flanders
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Jun 1
Damaging hail moving through Denver! Put car in garage if time permist and and seek cover! #COwx
@NWSBoulder ping pong sized hail fell about 10 mins ago at the intersection of Sheridan Blvd & Colfax Ave
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May 21
Governor Polis' first press conference since he granted clemency to Tina Peters focused on healthy foods.
POLIS: "While I chew on the carrot, any questions?"
(reporters asked about Peters/clemency)
POLIS: "I'm going to finish chewing my carrot."
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May 21
Colorado Democrats censure Gov. Jared Polis over Tina Peters commutation. By @BenteBirkeland cpr.org/2026/05/20/colorado-…
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May 21
The measure to censure Polis has cleared a procedural vote and is now being voted on by the full state central committee (400-600 members, not clear how many are participating in the meeting).
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Colorado's Republican primary for governor pits MAGA candidates against establishment favorite coloradosun.com/2026/05/20/c… #copolitics via @CPRMarkus
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May 15
Polis shortens Tina Peters’ prison sentence, making her eligible for parole on June 1 cpr.org/2026/05/15/tina-pete… via @BenteBirkeland #copolitics
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This is going to sound crazy, but I need help finding a primary care doctor in Grand Junction who is taking new patients. Literally, anyone who is willing to see my father. My parents feel like they have called every doctor in town. Please help!
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Apr 21
JOSH ALLEN WITH THE GREATEST DRUM OF ALL TIME‼️
#LetsGoBuffalo | @BuffaloBills
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Apr 14
OASIS IS IN THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME!!
Apr 14
BREAKING: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its class of 2026.
Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Joy Division/New Order, Sade, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, and Luther Vandross will all be inducted during a ceremony held in Los Angeles on November 14th.
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Confirming that the #Rockies announced crowd of 16,301 Monday night was the lowest in franchise history (non-COVID seasons). @MaseDenver was the first to report that.
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The Death of Bara, by Jean-Joseph Weerts, 1883
In his first @MLB start, Daniel Susac came to the plate four times and reached base all four times 👏
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Mar 30
Nikola Jokic's response to hearing what Caitlin Clark said: "We have the same agent. That’s why she said that."
Mar 29
"H'es probably my favorite player to watch and I think he's the best player in the world"
- Caitlin Clark on Nikola Jokic
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Mar 28
OTD in 2007, a high-end EF-3 tornado devastated the town of Holly, Colorado in Prowers County. Over 200 homes/structures were damaged/destroyed, including several homes swept off their block foundations. A ranch north of town was swept away. 2 people died, 9 were injured. #COwx
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Mar 15
Michael B. Jordan. From the orange couch to red carpet #Oscars
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Mar 16
Sinners was robbed.
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